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control freak

  1. a person having a strong need for control over people or situations.


control freak

noun

  1. a person with an obsessive need to be in control of what is happening
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of control freak1

1975–80
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The book — which demystifies ancient concepts from Stoicism, Buddhism and Greek philosophy for modern, plugged-in, multitasking audiences — arose that evening, when Robbins says she was “being a complete control freak†and “micromanaging every detail.â€

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It wasn't about being necessarily a control freak, I'm an artist and I really enjoy telling stories and I think I'm really good at it.

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It’s an “Odd Coupleâ€-type scenario, where Barb, a recently retired accountant and control freak, joins the committee as a volunteer and is aghast at Kath’s touchy-feely vibes and disorganization.

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Most recently, Wilson wrote Thursday that her father is a “delusional and grubby little control freak who hasn’t matured as a person for 38 years.â€

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A control freak, the 51-year-old has been described as 'charming', an 'incredible coach', but also 'divisive'.

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